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Reviews of the Samsung NV3 (black)

  • 7.0

    CNET Review

    August 22, 2006

    The Good: Solid images; handy media-player functions.

    The Bad: Heavy fringing; awkward movie format in media-player mode; unresponsive zoom rocker.

    The Bottom Line: This camera-cum-media player doesn't excel at any of its functions, but the Samsung NV3 could be a solid choice if you don't want to buy both a camera and an MP3 player.

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  • 8.9

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | October 12, 2008

    Review Summary: Experts rate this product 75/100 and users 84/100. Comparing these reviews to 278728 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 89/100 = Very Good.

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  • No Rating

    letsgodigital.org

    By Nic Rossmüller | February 1, 2008

    Review Summary: Samsung NV3 special edition : Following the success of the Samsung NV launch last year, Samsung Cameras has unveiled two unique additions to its stunning NV range of digital cameras. A stylish silver version of the award winning Samsung NV3 and the stunni

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  • 6.0

    t3.com

    By T3 Online | October 30, 2007

    Review Summary: The look and feel of this snapper are pretty good, but its "bonus" features add little

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  • 7.0

    tech2.com

    By Shayne Rana | April 10, 2007

    Review Summary: The bottom line - The Samsung NV3 although sleek and equipped to be used a personal media device for music and movies at a price or approximately Rs. 22,000, considering the performance, I'm gonna have to say thanks but I'll pass. These days almost everyo

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Manufacturer: Samsung

Part number: CG800201S

General

  • Product Type Digital camera
  • Color Black
  • Weight 5 oz
  • Width 3.7 in
  • Depth 0.7 in
  • Height 2.2 in
  • Body Material Stainless steel

Main Features

  • Resolution 7.2 megapixels
  • Sensor resolution 7.2 megapixels
  • Optical Sensor Type CCD
  • Effective Sensor Resolution 7,200,000 pixels
  • Optical Sensor Size 1/2.5 in
  • Light Sensitivity ISO 200, ISO 1000, ISO 800, ISO auto, ISO 400, ISO 80, ISO 100
  • Digital Zoom 5 x
  • Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
  • Special effects Negative, Blue, Black & White, Sepia, Frames, Red, Green
  • Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec
  • Min Shutter Speed 15 sec
  • Exposure Metering Multi-segment, Spot
  • Exposure Modes Automatic, Program
  • Exposure Compensation ?2 EV range, in 1/2 EV steps
  • White Balance Custom, Automatic, Presets
  • White Balance Presets Tungsten light, Sunset, Cloudy, Fluorescent light (cool white), Fluorescent light (daylight), Daylight
  • Digital video format MPEG-4
  • Still Image Format JPEG
  • Color support Color
  • TV Tuner None
  • Video Capture MPEG-4 - 720 x 480, MPEG-4 - 320 x 240, MPEG-4 - 640 x 480

Memory / Storage

  • Flash Memory 15 MB - Integrated
  • Floppy Drive None
  • Flash memory 15 MB - Integrated
  • Supported Flash Memory MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card

Lens System

  • Type Zoom lens - 6.3 mm - 18.9 mm - F/3.5-4.5
  • Focal Length 6.3 mm - 18.9 mm
  • Lens Manufacturer Samsung

Additional Features

  • Self Timer Yes
  • Self Timer Delay 10 sec, 2 sec
  • Additional Features In-camera red-eye fix, Audio recording, In-camera movie editing

Camera Flash

  • Effective Flash Range 1 ft - 11 ft
  • Type Built-in flash
  • Flash Modes Flash OFF mode, Fill-in mode, Slow synchro, Auto mode, Red-eye reduction
  • Red Eye Reduction Yes
  • Effective flash range 1 ft - 11 ft

Viewfinder

  • Viewfinder Type None

Display

  • Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color
  • Mounting Built-in
  • Resolution 230,000 pixels

Digital Player (Recorder)

  • Type Digital player
  • Supported Digital Audio Standards MP3

Microphone

  • Type Microphone - Built-in

Connections

  • Connector Type USB 2.0, DC power input
  • Expansion Slot(s) SD Memory Card

Lens Systems

  • Type Zoom lens
  • Focal length 6.3 mm - 18.9 mm
  • Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 38 - 114 mm
  • Min Focus Range 31.5 in
  • Macro Focus Range 1-80cm
  • Lens Aperture F/3.5-4.5
  • Optical Zoom 3 x

Miscellaneous

  • Min Operating Temperature 32 ?F
  • Max Operating Temperature 104 ?F
  • Operating humidity 5 - 85%

Power

  • Power Device Power adapter - External

System Requirements for PC Connection

  • Operating system MS Windows ME, MS Windows 98, MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, Apple Mac OS 9.0 or later, MS Windows 98 SE

Battery

  • Supported Battery 1 x 800 mAh ( Included )

Software

  • Type Drivers & Utilities

CNET Labs' Benchmarks

  • Labs information All values are expressed in seconds. Please visit our labs information page<\/ref> for information on how digital cameras are tested.
  • CNET Labs Flash shot to shot time 3.7
  • CNET Labs Shot to shot time typical 2.9
  • CNET Labs Shutter lag bright 0.9
  • CNET Labs Shutter lag dim 1.3
  • CNET Labs Typical burst speed 0.8
  • CNET Labs Wake up time 2.4

Product Photos

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  • bag
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Buying Choices

NV3 Digital Camera from 1 online stores: Lowest Price: $139.95

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Samsung NV3 (black)

Buying Choices

NV3 Digital Camera from 1 online store: Lowest Price: $139.95

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